I really see this as a character study of what happens when people don't work through their traumas. Pedro Almodovar is one of my favorite directors and he always delivers. I love the energy and the aesthetic of vibrant colors that Pedro uses. The use of colors is interesting because he uses them to express the vibe of the scene and inner world of the characters. And he isn't afraid of using imagery that provokes the audience. This is a very heavy, complex, dark and raw film with extraordinary payoff.